July 2011 Action Newsletter by Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

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CINEMA IN THE CITY movie series brings the magic

of the silver screen to downtown Canton! Bring the family down for a big screen on the green! The Downtown Canton Special Improvement District and ystark! (both departments of the Canton Regional Chamber) are teaming up with the Canton Palace Theatre to debut a brand new (and FREE!) downtown Canton event – the Cinema in the City movie series! This exciting new outdoor movie series – setup with a jumbo screen on the Kresge Green Space between Third & Fourth Streets along Market Ave. – is happening in July, August and September with silver screen favorites including:

• Fun for the whole family with JURASSIC PARK on Wed., July 13 • Fun for kids (and kids at heart!) with SHREK on Wed., Aug. 17 • Fun for young adults with INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK on Wed., Sept. 21 Bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy theatre-concessions on sale by the Palace Theatre. In-crowd entertainment begins at approximately 8 p.m. and showtime is shortly after dusk. If buttery popcorn and candy won’t be enough to tide you over, head downtown early to enjoy dinner at one of downtown Canton’s 13 fantastic restaurants. There’s something for every palate and pocketbook!

www.CinemaInTheCity.com

A mouth-watering time had by all at May’s TASTE OF CANTON

i n s i d e : Hot Business on the Burner

Stir After Hours

AultCare Fast Break Breakfast

Twenty Under 40! Wrap Up Young Entrepreneur Profile

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ystark! PerplexCity HOFEF Events

HOFEF Photo Contest

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BizBitz July Calendar

10 years of the best blues north of Memphis! 15,000 enjoy FREE 2-day Canton Blues Festival

Safety Council Luncheon New Members

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LSC Spotlight Stark County LSC Golf Outing

Thanks again to our partner, The Repository, and our generous sponsors: Fishers Foods, Gasser Fine Jewelers, Sugardale, Superior Dairy, Lipari Foods, Fifth-Third Bank, Canton Chair Rental, Superior Beverage and the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District.

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The third annual Taste of Canton - a food festival held in the heart of downtown Canton on May 26 – left no empty bellies, but plenty of attendees are already hungry for next year’s event! Almost 30 restaurants served up delicious dishes all day.

An estimated crowd of 15,000 enjoyed the two-day Canton Blues Fest this summer – featuring headliners Michael Burks and Ronnie Baker Brooks – along with music all-day each day from an incredible lineup of local, regional and national talent. (continued on page two)

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July 2011 • Vol. XLIII • No. 7

George W. Lemon Chairman Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO Jessica Bennett Editor & Director of Marketing

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Thanks again to all who made this incredible weekend of music possible, including Cormony Development and Standard Plumbing and Heating Co. and sponsors including Schauer Insurance Group, Downtown Canton Special Improvement District, Phil & Nancy Sonner, Blue Moon, AEP Ohio, The Repository, McKinley Grand Hotel, J&J Refuse, Terry’s Tire Town, Quonset Hut, Mix 94.1 & News-Talk 1480 WHBC AM, PPI Graphics, The Karcher Group, General RV, The City of Canton, Buzzbin Magazine and Arcadia Grille. These sponsors, together with hundreds of volunteers, made our 10th anniversary festival an amazing experience for all! Visit DowntownCantonEvents.com for details on upcoming downtown events, including Vintage Canton (Sept. 15) and holiday favorite Light Up Downtown (Dec. 1).

Denise Burton Director of Membership & Sales Advertising Sales/Action (330) 458-2067 Sarah Bhatia Graphic Designer

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Regional Chamber of Commerce, 222 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702, or call (330) 456-7253, or fax (330) 489-6005. Advertising rates are available for Chamber members. Advertisement does not constitute endorsement by Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Detailing Cars by David JULY HOT BUSINESS ON THE BURNER Detailing Cars by David began in 2009 as a homebased business and has since expanded to an onsite wash and detail business. Imagine having your vehicle given special attention, shined and polished to perfection – all at the convenience of your home or office! With Detailing Cars by David, you get the best customer service and a fantastic, personalized cleaning from experienced professionals. Detailing Cars by David specializes in the car washes by hand, detailing both in the interior and exterior of the vehicle, buffing, waxing, deodorizing, engine cleaning, carpet and seat shampooing, leather cleaning, and bug and tar removal. Detailing Cars by David is located at 3206 Middlebranch Rd. NE in Canton. They are open Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays by appointment. You can contact David at (330) 371-2048 for an estimate or to schedule an appointment. Credit cards are welcome!

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board - George W. Lemon Retired President, Technical Products Group Sr. Vice Chairman - Rick L. Haines AultCare Vice Chairman - Karen Brenneman Hall, Kistler & Company LLP Vice Chairman - Philip D. Fracassa The Timken Company Vice Chairman - Kevin Kampman The Repository Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame Immediate Past Chairman Thomas E. Cecconi Mercy Medical Center

Want to see your business featured here? Come to our monthly Stir After Hours Small Business Networking series for your chance!

President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R S Brian Belden The Belden Brick Company

Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport

Timothy M. Burke, Jr. FirstMerit

John A. Murphy, Jr. Day Ketterer Ltd.

William R. Cook Chase N.A.

Alan Rodriguez Jülz by Alan Rodriguez and Rodriguez’s House of Stones

Darryl J. Dillenback DNS Insurance, Inc. Mark Fleiner Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Jerry Gilin Diebold Inc.

Thank you to our ADVANTAGE CANTON funding partners: AEP Ohio, AultCare, Aultman Health Foundation, Charter One Bank,

Greg Harbert CharterOne Bank Jason F. Haupt Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Chase Bank, Chesapeake Energy, The City of Canton, Diebold, Inc.,

Jan Hein Morris Office Environments

Dominion East Ohio, Fifth Third Bank, FirstMerit Bank,

Terrance L. Jones Multi-Development Services of Stark County

Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company, Huntington Bank, KeyBank,

Geoff Karcher The Karcher Group Tim Maloney Canton Chair Rental

Mark J. Samolczyk Stark Community Foundation William C. Shivers Huntington Bank Paul E. Siegfried Siegfried Enterprises Inc. Randolph L. Snow Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh LPA Alice C. Stephens The Employment Source Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D. Kent State University at Stark David M. Wheeler AEP Ohio Mike Williams Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority

Mercy Medical Center, NEOUCOM, PNC and The Timken Company.

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Rev your engines at the 16th annual West End Block Party - JULY STIR AFTER HOURS NETWORKING

The 16th annual West End Block Party edition of STIR AFTER HOURS, a Canton tradition for summer networking, is revving up along Tusc.! On Tuesday, July 19, Join Mike Dickson, president of Ohio Auto Supply, and participating businesses including The Belden Brick Company, Classic Collision Center, Inc., Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury, Furbay Electric Supply Company, Klingstedt Brothers Printing Company, OBS, Inc., Ohio Auto Supply Company, Inc., ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings of Canton, Sure Fit Auto Care Center, Taggarts Ice Cream Parlor/Kennedy’s BBQ and Terry’s Tire Town! Come downtown for fun in the sun, a special visit from the 2011 Enshrinement Festival Queen and Court, and hometown flavors from Kennedy’s BBQ and Taggarts Ice Cream! Plus, door prizes galore from all of the West End Business Association partners! A very special thanks to sponsors including Miller & Company Sanitation Service, Inc., Shearer’s Foods, Inc., News-Talk 1480 AM WHBC, Culligan of Canton and Superior Beverage Group. Don’t forget that one Stir attendee will be selected as our Hot Business of the Month and receive a feature article in September’s Action Newsletter. What better way to reach our 2,800 members than to have your business in the limelight? About Ohio Auto Supply Ohio Auto Supply is the largest and the oldest supplier of car wash and detailing products in Ohio. Founded in 1933 and serving the car wash and detailing Industry since 1970, Ohio Auto supplies distributors, professional detailers, car wash operators, and the individual enthusiast with the highest quality and most concentrated detailing and car wash products found anywhere. They have manufactured their PDP line of Professional Detailing Products in here in Canton, Ohio, since 1984. RSVP for Stir After Hours online at CantonChamber.org. Tuesday, July 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ohio Auto Supply 1128 Tuscarawas Street W in downtown Canton Cost: $5! RSVP by July 15

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Ask an Expert: All Things Web! JULY AULTCARE FAST BREAK BREAKFAST Geoff Karcher and his dynamic young team at The Karcher Group have helped over 500 companies and organizations to launch industryleading websites Geoff Karcher and grow their online marketing strategies. Come to the engaging session at July’s AultCare Fast Break Breakfast prepared with questions for one of the area’s top web gurus and leave with a strong list of tactics you can use to help your online presence as soon as you get back to the office!

Canton-area resident, he saw business potential in the growth of the internet as early as 1994, when he landed his first positions in tech-related industries. Today, Karcher remains very involved in all aspects of his business and oversees a staff of over 35, including sales, production, IT and marketing personnel. His favorite part of the job, though, is working with clients to make the Web useful for them. While Karcher’s client roster spans the globe, he is primarily committed to strengthening the web presence of companies right here in our area. He’s proud to have worked with area businesses such as the Akron-Canton Airport, Stark County Library and the YMCA of Stark County.

Karcher founded The Karcher Group in 1997 based on his vision of the Web and how it was growing. A lifelong

Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business

leads through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around. Bring a door prize valued at $15 or more and receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business. Friday, July 8 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir. North Canton, OH Cost: $18 members; $21 members less than 48 hours in advance; $25 non-members RSVP by July 6

Save your seat; register in advance at www.cantonchamber.org or call (330) 458-2085. In order to better accommodate guests at Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce events, we ask that you be sure to register in advance for each event. This will ensure that we have accurate counts for food service and seating. Please register online at www.cantonchamber.org. Please call (330) 458-2085 to register with Rosie Kurtz. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the beginning of an event are not eligible for refund. No-shows will be billed. In order to reduce operation costs, registration for all major Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce events – such as Annual Dinner or awards dinners – must be paid in advance of the event. Guests may pay for monthly programs in advance or at the door by check, credit card or cash.

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New class of TWENTY UNDER 40! celebrated June 7 at the Historic Onesto Hotel! The fourth class was welcomed to the ranks of Twenty under 40! last month at the annual celebration of young leaders. More than 300 guests, including top area business leadership, turned out to celebrate the accomplishments of these outstanding YPs.

The recognition of these deserving young professionals is made possible through ystark! and The Repository, in conjunction with Aultman Health Foundation, Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA, Diebold, Inc., Huntington National Bank and The Timken Company.

Gina Bannevich, 36, University of Mount Union Automn Becher, 33, Huntington National Bank Melissa Bentley, 38, Bruner-Cox Darla Brown, 34, About Magazine Katie Cerrone-Arnold, 28, The University of Akron Cheli Curran, 35, Stark County Department of Job and Family Services Tricia Dever, 37, Always Eventful, Inc. Kristen Guardado, 40, Canton City Prosecutor’s Office Todd Hawke, 36, GDK and Company Celeste Jones, 38, Stark State College Dan Leahy, 33, Diebold, Inc. Staci Martin, 34, Aultman Hospital Brent May, 38, Plain Local School District Frank Meister, 38, FirstMerit Bank, NA Marcas Miles, 33, Employers Health Alexandra Nicholis, 31, Massillon Museum Kathryn Siegfried, 26, Siegfried Enterprises John Tucker, 39, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffith & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Amanda Walls, 32, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Patrick Willoughby, 36, The Karcher Group

Special thanks again to Canton Chair Rental, Rice’s Nursery, Coon Restoration & Sealants and The Karcher Group!

Missed the event? Don’t miss the videos of each winner showcased during the awards ceremony (thanks to Shattered Window Productions) and the great event photos courtesy of Michael Barath and Bob Baker from Just Us Two Photography! All are available online at ystark.org.

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Young Entrepreneur Snapshot Being in the entertainment sector, this is essential for my business. Furthermore, a strong young professional community is important to my business because we are geared towards young families. We offer a place they can come and have fun with their kids. Since I have a large facility, I am always looking to partner with the business community to host events. I can also offer other young professionals looking to start or expand their family entertainment/recreation business, such as karate classes or gymnastics, the space they need to succeed.

Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mis sion – to attract, retain and ENGAGE tal ented young people in Stark County – ACTION will feature monthly snapshots of outstanding young entrepreneurs throughout this year. Name: Mark Curry Age: 35 Company Name: Adventure Landings (www.adventure-landings.com) How did you come up with the idea for your business/product/service? Growing up playing sports and always enjoying family activities gave me the dream of one day owning a family-oriented sports and recreation business. For a number of years now, I have been looking for an opportunity to open up a family entertainment center. I wanted this center to have sporting and other fun activities that families could do together. When the Northeast Community Center came up for auction, it provided just the facility I was looking for. Which attributes best define you as an entrepreneur? I believe my determination and flexibility best define me as an entrepreneur. I am willing to work very hard to reach the goals I have set for myself. I also possess an openness to adapt to an ever changing environment, which is an essential element in making a business successful.

Why have you chosen Canton as your home base? I became familiar with the Canton area when I attended Malone University and believe Canton has a lot to offer a new business. It has everything from popular attractions like the Pro Football Hall of Fame to shopping areas, places to eat and even quaint little shops. One thing I thought it needed though, especially in the east end of town, was a nice place for families to come and enjoy the day together. I am excited to have the opportunity to open this kind of business in Canton. How have the amenities of Stark County contributed to your success? First, I would not be where I am today without the education I received from one of Canton’s premier institutions, Malone University. Secondly, I have had the privilege to talk with a number of leaders in the county’s business community about my ideas, gaining insight and ideas from their many experiences. They have shared many stories of the rich history of this area. Finally, I believe I was blessed to have purchased one of Stark County’s landmarks, the Northeast Community Center. I cannot count the number of people who have told me they learned to swim at the center. I look forward to helping their children and grandchildren to say the same thing. Why is having a strong YP community important for your business? The business community is the life blood of an area. A strong business environment means more people with jobs and more disposable income.

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What are your thoughts on ystark!? Young entrepreneurs are the future of an area and ystark! offers a venue to cultivate and develop new ideas. It offers a variety of events, including sporting events like dodgeball and professional networking events like CEO Meet & Eat luncheons. It is a wonderful organization, one that offers a chance to meet and network with other professionals in the area. Since I just opened up this year, I have not had a chance to take full advantage of the organization yet, but my wife, Marcie Curry, who works at Hill, Barth & King, has been involved and has told me how much she enjoys the ystark! events she attends and friendly people she meets. I am looking forward to getting more involved with the organization. What advice would you give to YPs who share your entrepreneurial streak but are just getting started? Follow your heart. Take a risk, but don’t be closed-minded. Find a mentor who has been through it before, ask for ideas and never stop listening and learning. What’s next for you? Since we only have been open to the public for three months, we are still getting our feet wet. This summer we are opening the swimming pool and cafe six days a week. We continue to offer inflatables, the rock climbing wall and water walking ball for our Family Fun Saturdays and for birthday parties together with room, gym and pool rentals. We are also planning to host various events, including a Pro Wrestling event. We will continue to pursue opportunities to add programming, events and attractions as we grow.

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PerplexCity is BACK and tougher than ever! SAVE THE DATE ystark! is bringing PerplexCity back for a third year on Saturday, Sept. 17. Save the date now for this expanded puzzle scavenger hunt in downtown Canton and the vicinity! This year’s event is upping the ante with more interactive clues and a few surprises – start putting your team and strategy together now! Look for more details to clue you into this event in next month’s Action Newsletter and visit ystark.org for more information on this and other YP events!

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Almost Two Full Weeks of Fantastic Football, Food, Fashion, Fireworks, Family & Fun! Enjoy 18 dynamic events at this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Staying close to home this summer? Taking a “staycation” has never made more sense (and cents!) thanks to the incredible events planned for the 48th annual celebration of football heroes. Celebrate the newest Class of Enshrinees with the whole family at these 18 unique and diverse events during the Enshrinement Festival, held July 28 through Aug. 9 – and all celebrating the 2011 Class of Enshrinees: Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, Les Richter, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders, and Shannon Sharpe. Canton is widely revered as the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which means that it is also home to a One of a Kind Celebration – the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival! Since 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce have joined together to host the annual Enshrinement Festival, celebrating the induction of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So you’re not a football fan? No worries! The 18 Enshrinement Festival events over nearly two weeks are unique and diverse and will please all ages and interests. Experience food, fashion, fireworks, fun and much, much more including parades, races, concert, and food fests. Some events are ticketed, many are free, and all offer tons of fun! Read on for your very own PLAY-BYPLAY GUIDE to this year’s Enshrinement Festival festivities! It’s guaranteed to be a One of a Kind Celebration in Canton!

Queen Pageant Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m. Canton Palace Theatre Fifty-six young women from Stark County and surrounding communities competed for the title of Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen. Erin Shipbaugh of Rochester was crowned Queen and the seven Court members are Brooke Catazara and Haley Smith of Massillon, Kee’Auna Cherry, Lauren Cheviron, Ebonie Parks, and

Shanice Robinson of Canton, and Cecelia Ramsey of North Canton. They will help to welcome the current Class of Enshrinees to Canton for the festivities, but more importantly, they are serving as goodwill ambassadors and role models for youngsters in the community while volunteering their time for a wide variety of civic organizations.

Concert and Fireworks Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m. Downtown Canton There is no better way to kick off nearly two weeks of festivities than with a giant fireworks extravaganza! Join us in downtown Canton in the Cornerstone Square area at Walnut and Tuscarawas for family fun that will include music by True Blue Band and Malone University Singers on the Fishers Foods Stage, kids’ activities and crafts, and delectable treats for all from a variety of food vendors. Then sit back and enjoy an extraordinary fireworks display by Zambelli—“the First Family of Fireworks!”—choreographed to music and best described as phenomenal!

ular fireworks display. Friday night concerts at the Food Fest will include performances by The Wild West Band and Outlaw, and Saturday night performers include Line of Defense, Brighter Side, and Breakline.

2-Mile and 5-Mile Races Sunday, July 31, 8 a.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame Nearly 1,900 people are expected to walk or run in the 2-Mile Race, 5-Mile Competitive Walk, 5-Mile Race and Kids Fun Run. Cash and/or other prizes will be awarded to top finishers in the 2-Mile and 5-Mile events, and both serious and recreational runners are welcome to participate. In the second annual Competitive Walking Division in the 5-Mile Race, prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers; the walkers in this division must be able to maintain an 18-minute pace. Starting the morning’s activities will be the seventh annual free, 400 meter, Kids Fun Run for youngsters six and under, where everyone is a winner! All races finish at the steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, offering great photo opportunities and the chance to visit the museum. There is NO Race day registration, so register on-line now at www.bit.ly/2011races.

Balloon Classic Invitational/ Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks

Community Parade

Friday, July 29, 4 - 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 6 a.m. and 4 – 11:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 6 a.m. FREE Event at Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College Campuses Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Balloon Classic Invitational and the awesome spectacle of 65 hot air balloons taking flight to the delight of approximately 130,000 spectators over three days. Special shape balloons will include The Pig, Annie the Ladybug, Birthday Cake, and two Little Bees known as Joey and Lilly. Learn more about the sport of ballooning in the Balloon Education area. In combination with the fantastic Jackson-Belden Food Fest, this free event offers families the opportunity to enjoy dozens of food vendors, children’s activities, an illuminating Balloon Night Glow, and spectac-

Canton City Schools Channel 11, Massillon City Schools Channel 21, Massillon Cable Channel 128, Time Warner Cable 989, Local on Demand Channel 411 and WIVM Over the Air 39.1.

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Sunday, July 31, 2:30 p.m. Downtown Canton Enjoy a fun afternoon with family and friends in the heart of downtown Canton while soaking in the sights and sounds of this spirit-filled community parade. You’re certain to smile at the wide array of community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units, and a giant helium balloon – sure to please folks of all ages. We’re proud to partner with News-Talk 1480 WHBC to produce the telecast of the parade, and the broadcast will be available on Monday August 1 and Tuesday, August 2 at 8 p.m. on the following:

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Ribs Burnoff Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Aug. 3, 4 and 5 | 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily Stark County Fairgrounds Join an enthusiastic crowd of more than 130,000 people over three days to enjoy finger-lickin’ fabulous ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods. Family-friendly entertainment includes a master sand sculptor, face painting, caricaturists, balloon twisters, Fantasy Football Zone of interactive inflatables, and free musical entertainment all day on the daytime stage. Then head for the grandstands each night for concerts by regional and nationally renowned recording artists: The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson on Wednesday night in cooperation with WRQK 106.9; Phil Vassar on Thursday night in cooperation with WQXK K-105; and on Friday night a great party band to be announced soon in cooperation with Mix 94.1. Reserved grandstand seats can be purchased at the Chamber or on site for only $9, or you can choose to stand on the track for free (chairs are NOT permitted).

First Play Thursday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m. Downtown Canton Nearly 2,000 enthusiastic youngsters line a two-mile route to pass an official NFL football from the site in downtown Canton which was the birthplace of the NFL in 1920 to the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Emphasizing the importance of physical fitness starting at an early age, it’s also a great ceremonial kickoff to a special weekend of football. If you have a youth group who would like to participate in this free, fun event, just e-mail for more information: EducationalPrograms@Profootballhof .com

Fashion Show Luncheon Friday, Aug, 5, 11:30 a.m. Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center This fabulous luncheon and runway show is arguably the largest and most spectacular fashion show in Ohio! State-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video combine to showcase the season’s hottest his and her fashions in a high energy production titled “Lights, Camera, Fashion!” But the runway isn’t the only place to see high fashion, as

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guests showcase their finest while vying in the “Fan Fashion Favorite” contest for top prize of a $250 gift card from Westfield Belden Village. Great tickets are still available: 330.458.2048.

Enshrinees Dinner Friday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m. Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center More than 4,000 guests experience an extraordinary evening of cocktails, dinner, and football fantasy as a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers, NFL team owners, and sports celebrities come together to honor the 2011 Class of Enshrinees. An emcee of national acclaim and the presentation of the Hall of Fame gold coats to the Enshrinees make this evening one to remember! Limited tickets may still be available: 330.458.2048.

Timken Grand Parade Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 a.m. Downtown Canton Giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, marching bands, antique vehicles, and specialty units are enjoyed by nearly 200,000 spectators along the 2.2 mile route, thousands listening to the live broadcast on News-Talk 1480 WHBC, and millions more watching the television broadcast of the parade on Sunday, August 14, approximately 4 p.m. on Fox Sports Net Ohio. Excitement abounds as fans welcome the 2011 Class of Enshrinees and more than 60 Hall of Famers riding in the parade. Reserved chair and bleacher seats are available for only $8.50: 330.458.2048.

Mounted Memories Autograph Sessions Saturday, Aug. 6, 12 Noon to 2 p.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame Preserve your football memories with autographs from Hall of Famers returning to Canton for the Enshrinement festivities. Multiple autograph sessions, presented by Panini America, are held on the Pro Football Hall of Fame grounds. Check the Web site periodically for the most up-to-date information: www.ProFootballHOF.com

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Enshrinement Celebration Fan Party Saturday, August 6, 4-6 p.m., Pro Football Hall of Fame Celebrate at the Pro Football Hall of Fame before the marquee event. Enjoy plenty of lip-smacking barbeque and refreshing beverages in typical tailgate fashion as a deejay plays party music. A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be on-hand for autographs and meet and greet opportunities. Your all-inclusive ticket also features a Class of 2011 rally towel. Check the Web site periodically for the most up-to-date information: www.ProFootballHOF.com

Class of 2011 Enshrinement Ceremony Saturday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. | Fawcett Stadium WE’RE COUNTING ON YOU CANTON! HELP US FILL FAWCETT STADIUM FOR THE FOCUS OF THE ENTIRE CELEBRATION – THE EMOTIONAL ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY where the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame take their rightful place among pro football’s greatest players, coaches, and contributors. Joining the Class of 2011 on stage will be a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers to salute the newest members of their exclusive fraternity. Nowhere else can fans see so many of the game’s greatest gathered in one place at the same time. With the addition of the 2011 Class of Enshrinees, there are 267 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Great seats are still available: call 1.800.913.9788 or order on-line at www.ProFootballHOF.com

Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable Sunday, Aug. 7, 12:30 p.m. Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center Talk about a football fan’s fantasy! An enthusiastic crowd of 4,000 enjoy lunch, followed by a center stage roundtable presentation featuring the newly inducted Class of Enshrinees. It’s an unscripted, up-close-and-personal format where the Enshrinees share stories and memories of their careers! It’s become a fan favorite, and you shouldn’t miss it! Tickets are available: 330.458.2048.

Panini Class of 2011 Autograph Sessions Sunday, Aug. 7, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure autographs from members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011. Check the Web site periodically for the most up-to-date information: www.ProFootballHOF.com

Fan Appreciation Tailgate Party Sunday, Aug. 7, 5-7 p.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame Get the party started at the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this year’s preseason game between the Bears and Rams. Tailgate in style on Hall of Fame grounds and enjoy all inclusive beer, soft drinks and traditional tailgate party food. Get pumped up for the big game with a DJ spinning jock jams and party music. Plus meet Canton’s NewsTalk 1480 WHBC’s Stark Sports Live hosts, Sam Bourquin and Dave Scheetz. Check the Web site periodically for the most up-to-date information: www.ProFootballHOF.com

NFL/Hall of Fame Game Sunday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m. | Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium, adjacent to the Hall of Fame, is host to the annual NFL/ Hall of Fame Game. The game, which is televised on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, marks the beginning of the National Football League’s preseason and is scheduled to feature the Chicago Bears vs. St. Louis Rams. For ticket information: call 1.800.913.9788 or check online at www.ProFootballHOF.com

Drum Corps International Competition Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Drum Corps fans enjoy the pageantry of eight of the top 12 corps in America, at the peak of their performance just days before the world championships. Competing against Canton’s own Bluecoats will be Blue Knights from Denver, Colo.; Boston Crusaders from Boston, Mass.; The Cadets from Allentown, Pa.; Crossmen from San

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Antonio, Texas; Phantom Regiment from Rockford, Ill.; Santa Clara Vanguard from Santa Clara, Calif.; and Troopers from Casper, Wyo. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Canton Chamber and several outlet locations which will be posted soon on the Enshrinement Festival Web site. Premium reserved seats are $24 in advance/$26 at the gate; reserved seats are $19 in advance/$21 at the gate; general admission are $15 in advance/$17 at the gate for adults and $8 and $10 for children 12 and under. The stadium’s box office will open at noon the day of the competition. Call (330) 458-2048 for tickets. For up-to-the-minute news and details about this year’s Enshrinement Festival events, and to print a copy of this year’s OFFICIAL PLAYBOOK, visit ProFootballHOFEF.com or ProFootballHOF.com. Tickets are still available for many events - call 330458-2048!

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Chamber and Hall Announce Key Chairs

PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICE • GAME • CORPORATE HOST The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have named the following key committee chairs: Thomas Ream, Public Safety and Service; Mark Prosise, Game; and Mike Lancaster, Corporate Host. Ream serves as the City of Canton’s public service and safety representative to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Committee. He serves on the Thomas Ream Mayor’s administrative team as director of public safety, overseeing the police, fire and building departments. He joined the Healy administration in August 2009 after 32 years of service with the Canton Police Department, retiring as the Deputy Chief of Police. A graduate of the Southern Police Institute and the FBI National Academy, he is a member of the FBI National Academy Associates, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and FOP McKinley Lodge #2. He has extensive Enshrinement Festival experience through his duties from 1994 through 2001 as Canton Police Department Hall of Fame events commander. He and wife Marcy are the parents of two sons. The Chamber and Pro Football Hall of Fame committees of the Enshrinement Festival work closely with the City of Canton to assure the safety and comfort of citizens and visitors who attend the annual festivities. The level of cooperation from the City has been extraordinary over the past 48 years, and the Chamber and Hall are grateful to the city’s elected officials, department heads and employees who provide so much support each year. Prosise is owner of A Child’s Place Nursery School, and a graduate of Jackson High School, Bowling Green State University and Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He has served on the Game committee since C a n t o n

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1999, and this is his first year as chairman. An active Hall of Fame volunteer for the past 18 years, he has also served on the Autograph and Enshrinement committees. Mark Prosise Prosise is a board member and past-president of the Jackson Township Community Improvement Corporation. He and wife Sandra have two sons, Eric and Ryan. Under the direction of Prosise and his vice chairman Doug Hampton, the Game Committee is responsible for the timing and coordination of the pre-game and halftime activities during the NFL/Hall of Fame Game, scheduled to be held at Fawcett Stadium at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, featuring the Chicago Bears vs. St. Louis Rams, and broadcast on “NBC Sunday Night NFL Football.” Lancaster is a graduate of Sandy Valley High School and Capital University. He has been an active Enshrinement Festival volunteer since 1976, serving as a ball-boy for the Hall of Mike Lancaster Fame Game as a youngster, and previously serving as chairman of the NFL Experience Committee. He supports other community activities as a member of the Stark County Board of Health and Walsh University Planned Giving Committee, is a member of the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club, and a graduate of Leadership Stark County. He and wife Susan are the proud parents of one son and one daughter. This year, he chairs the newly-formed Corporate Host Committee, which will provide increased hospitality services and support to corporate sponsors and their guests during the Enshrinement Festival events. His son Brandon Lancaster, committee vice chairman, will assist him. C h a m b e r

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ABOUT THE ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL In 2011, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Enshrinement Festival will mark the 48th anniversary of honoring the legends of professional football, which includes conducting a world-renowned festival celebrating the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with the professional staffs at the Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the dedicated team of more than 4,200 volunteers, will ensure the success of 18 unique events over a period of July 28 – Aug. 9, 2011. The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by nearly 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $30 million for the Canton/Stark County area and nearly $54 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions will experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. For the complete schedule of events, ticket information, and the latest news, check the Web sites periodically: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews attorneys at law Telephone: (330) 499-6000 Telecopier: (330) 499-6423 400 SOUTH MAIN STREET NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720 www.bakerfirm.com

Prizes to be awarded for Enshrinement Festival PHOTO CONTEST Cash prizes will be awarded in the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 23rd annual Photo Contest. Snapshot enthusiast or professional photographer? All are invited to enter by taking photos at any of the outdoor Enshrinement Festival events, beginning July 28 through Aug. 9. Awards will be made in both the professional and non-professional categories, and some of the winning photos may be used in future Enshrinement Festival publications. Due to the generous support of the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, cash prizes for the contest total $1,800, and $100 prizes may be awarded to each of the seven first place photos chosen from professional and non-professional divisions in the following

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categories: Concert and Fireworks, Balloon Classic Invitational/Jackson Belden Food Fest & Fireworks, 2-Mile and 5-Mile Races, Community Parade, Ribs Burnoff, Timken Grand Parade and Drum Corps International Competition. Multiple honorable mention awards in the amount of $25 may also be given in each category. A Best of Show winner will be selected from all entries and will receive $250.

The complete Enshrinement Festival schedule of events is also available on the website.

Up to 10 photos can be submitted for a single entry fee of $10. If you have more than 10 great photos to submit, multiple entry fees are welcomed. Applications are available at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and on the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival website at www.profootballhofef.com.

For the complete schedule of events and ticket information, check the Web sites periodically for the latest news: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

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All entries must be mailed or delivered to: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, 222 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702. The deadline for receiving photos is 5 p.m. on Aug. 26. For more information, contact Karen Khourey at (330) 4582053 or karenk@cantonchamber.org.

Announcing ... SPOTLIGHT STARK COUNTY 2011 CALLING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS! The Spotlight Stark County program for young professionals enters its sixth year in 2011 and is more popular than ever with those who want to strengthen their leadership skills and be more involved in Stark County. Spotlight is an ideal way to invest in young employees and build their value with your organization. Unlike the Leadership Stark County Signature Program, companies may enroll up to four employees. The six sessions are generally held from 4 to 6 p.m., every other week beginning in September.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: • Speed Networking • Downtown Canton: Then & Now • Discovering & Applying Your Strengths • Introduction to Community Service Projects • Community and organizational engagement • “Speed-Boarding” for introduction to non-profit board service. • The Arts Scene Applications are now available at LeadershipStarkCounty.org for young professionals age 25-34. Reward and energize the young professionals in your organization by getting them involved in this program – they’ll come back informed, involved and inspired!

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Don’t miss the 2011 LEADERSHIP ON THE LINKS Golf Outing! It’s Leadership Stark County’s 25th Anniversary! What better way to renew your Leadership connections than to spend the morning on the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, voted “Best Public Golf Course” in Stark County again for 2011. Enjoy a cook-out lunch, beverages on course and great prizes. Put your foursome together and get into the spirit of friendly competition, fun and networking opportunities! Friday, August 26 Shotgun Start at 8:30 a.m. Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW, in Canton $70 per person • $280 per foursome Register your foursomes at LeadershipStarkCounty.org/events SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE! Looking for an opportunity to let your business shine among local leaders? Contact Joy Walko (joyw@leadershipstarkcounty.org) about a Leadership Stark County Golf Outing sponsorship. Many packages still available: Corporate Sponsorship $600 (includes 1 foursome)

Breakfast Sponsor $300 (includes 2 golfers) Lunch Sponsor $350 (includes 2 golfers) Hole Sponsorships are just $100! Major Sponsor:

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Has our safety gone to the dogs? JULY SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON At the Stark County Safety Council Luncheon on July 14, you’ll hear from Officer Ryan Davis, a member of Canton’s Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and K-9 Police Dog handler. He’ll explain how the DEA works to eradicate drugs and drug-related crimes in our community. Davis will also cover how the DEA utilizes the K-9 units, including a demonstration of drug location by K-9 trainer Eric Stanbro. He’ll also cover basic Meth lab awareness. Davis joined the Canton Police Department in 1996 and has been a patrolman with the department since that time. He was a member of the SWAT

Team from 1997 to 1998, participating in drug raids, barricaded subjects and hostage situations. He has also worked in the VICE/SIU unit, working in undercover investigations for drugs, prostitution and fugitive searches. He was selected as a K-9 Police Dog handler in 2008. He is also currently assigned to the DEA Cleveland Resident Office Drug Task Force, handling narcotics investigations, parcel interdiction, and assists other local, state and federal agencies in any capacity possible with the K-9 units.

Thursday, July 14 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. in Canton Cost: $16 Reservations are required RSVP by July 11 Spotlight Company:

Season Passes Available! The 2011 season pass luncheon tickets are now available. The cost for each pass booklet is $160. Individual luncheon cost is $16. By purchasing a season pass, you will get 12 luncheon tickets for the price of 10. The passes are good for the regular monthly luncheons only.

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WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in May. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067.

Ameriprise Financial - Brian Lake (FINANCIAL SERVICES) Brian C. Lake 4383 Executive Cir. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 497-5304 www.amerprise.com Canton Indoor Flea Market LLC (FLEA MARKETS) Pete Papacostas 807 Cherry St. NE Canton, OH 44702 (330) 453-3532 www.cantonindoorfleamarket.com Canton Pediatric Dental Center (DENTISTS - PEDIATRIC) Dr. Safuratu Y. Aranmolate 1455 Harrisson Ave. NW, #200 Canton, OH 44708 (330) 994-0205 www.CantonKidsDental.com Cleveland Browns Football Co., LLC (FOOTBALL - PROFESSIONAL) Mike Brown 100 Alfred Lerner Way Cleveland, OH 44114 (440) 824-6186 www.clevelandbrowns.com D. D. Stutz's Catering (CATERERS - CONCESSIONS) Dave Amstutz 4508 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 477-2525 www.ddstutzcatering.com Farmers National Bank (BANKS) Joseph A. Gerzina 1225 North Main Street North Canton, OH 4470 (330) 494-5665 www.farmersbankgroup.com Frank Personal Development LLC (HEALTH & WELLNESS) Michael A Frank 5609 Oakridge Drive Louisville, OH 44641 (330) 354-1472 www.frankpersonaldevelopment.com

Hair's to You Salon (BEAUTY SALONS - DAY SPAS - NAILS) Sue Carter 1206 30th Street NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 492-5521 Hero Heating and Cooling, LLC (HEATING & COOLING-RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL) Connie Collings 5923 Libbie St. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 418-2439 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (CHURCHES) Becky Decker 4705 Fairhaven NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 494-8770 Jenni James Design (GRAPHIC DESIGN) Jenni James 546 N Main Street North Canton, OH 44718 (330) 418-6575

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Qdoba Mexican Grill (RESTAURANTS) Susan Baudas 4460 Belden Village St. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 493-9690 www.Qdoba.com Springleaf Financial Services Adam M Parker 1679 North Main Street North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 499-0350 www.SpringleafFinancial.com Springleaf Financial Services (FINANCIAL SERVICES-RETAIL/CONSUMER)

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Dianne Oliver Consulting (CONSULTANTS - NONPROFIT) Dianne E. Oliver 2985 Mill Ridge Cir. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 418-1995

Pringle Group US, Inc. (RECYCLING CENTER) Rajiv Verma 818 Mulberry Rd. SE Canton, OH 44707 (330) 949-7757 www.pringletextile.com

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Lehman's (GENERAL STORE) Glenda Lehman Ervin 4779 Kidron Rd. Dalton, OH 44618 (877) 438-5376 www.lehmans.com (MARKETING - MULTI-CHANNEL) Pete Cook 7800 Whipple Ave. NW Canton, OH 44720 (330) 494-5504 www.suarez.com

On The Spot Mobile Wash & Detailing (AUTO CARE - DETAIL SHOP) Craig D. Roland 1300 30th St. NE Canton, OH 44714 (330) 445-0458 www.otsmobile.com

Erin Kossack 4347 Dressler Rd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 493-6013 www.SpringleafFinancial.com Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery (RESTAURANTS) Mike Everhart 5075 Dressler Rd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 204-6368 www.tiltedkilts.com Top China Buffet (RESTAURANTS) Dave "Mully" Muhleman 4309 Tuscarawas St. W Canton, OH 44708 (330) 478-3888 www.facebook.com/pages/Top-ChinaBuffet/111188795580650

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Six of the nine 2011 Lawyers of the Year in Akron, as named by Best Lawyers, a national peer-review publisher, are members of law firm Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP. Buckingham attorneys named Best Lawyers’ 2011 Lawyer of the Year include Nicholas T. George, Akron Real Estate Lawyer of the Year; David W. Hilkert, Akron Insurance Lawyer of the Year; Patrick J. Keating, Akron Bankruptcy & Creditor – Debtor Rights Lawyer of the Year; Patricia A. Pacenta, Akron Trusts & Estates Lawyer of the Year; Orville L. Reed, Akron Personal Injury Litigator of the Year; and Philip R. Wiese, Akron Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year. Best Lawyers designates Lawyers of the Year in high-profile legal practice areas in large legal communities. More information can be found at BestLawyers.com or BDBlaw.com. Stark State College has awarded $69,014 in scholarships to 71 health sciences students - as part of the Expanding Capacity in Health Occupations grant. Stark State received the three-year ECHO grant, which focuses on meeting current and projected healthcare worker shortages in the region, from the U.S. Department of Labor in 2008. To date, the ECHO grant has provided more than $300,000 in scholarship awards to more than 400 students. For more information on ECHO scholarship opportunities, visit StarkState.edu/scholarships. Congratulations to Catherine L. Forster, a general dentist and Canton Regional Chamber member, who is celebrating 25 years in practice. Dr. Forster is located at 3455 Whipple Avenue in Canton. She is currently taking new patients and offers Sedation in Dentistry. Visit CantonSmiles.com. Keith Williams Insurance Group, Inc., a top 3% Farmers Insurance agency nationwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Cynthia Campbell as office manager and agency producer. Campbell has four years of experience in the insurance industry, serving clients as a customer service representative. Joining her at the Agency’s new location at 4125 Martindale Road in Plain Twp., are both Jim Kautz and Paul Hoza.

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Kautz is newly licensed in Property, Casualty, Life and Health insurance, and will be an agency producer focusing on commercial and health customers, with his former career as a manager in the trucking industry. Hoza brings 26 years of experience to the group who will be another agency producer and will provide insurance to clients for both personal and commercial in all areas. J.T. Haught has joined Cutler Real Estate’s Green Office as the newest member of their sales team. A native of the Akron area, Haught is a fully licensed Realtor and is a member of the Akron Area Board of Realtors (AABOR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Cutler Real Estate, founded in 1947, is a full-service real estate company serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Summit, Medina, Portage, and Wayne counties. Cutler Real Estate is the largest locallyowned real estate firm in Northeast Ohio and one of the 100 largest in the country. For more information, visit their website at CutlerHomes.com. Seifert Associates, Inc. has announced that three individuals within the organization will be taking on expanded roles within the organization this year. Michael A. Lee is now executive vice president of engineering services. Lee will oversee all Engineering departments within the company, which include machine design, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Matthew A. Ashton has been promoted to vice president of IT services. Ashton will be responsible for all aspects related to network, accounting and programming services. Leslie R. Callahan has been promoted to the position of staffing / HR manager for Seifert Associates, Inc. Leslie will continue her duties as HR Manager and will now oversee all functions of staffing services. DeHOFF REALTORS® welcomes Stephanie Mickley Kapas to their team of real estate professionals. Kapas has 10 years of experience as an insurance agent. Her excellent customer service is why she continues to be top notch as a real estate professional. For more information about Kapas and the DeHOFF team, visit www.dehoff.com AultWorks Occupational Medicine has moved to a new, larger location in Canton, at 4650 Hills and Dales Rd N.W., to conveniently treat work-related injuries, illnesses and testing in Stark

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County. AultWorks has specially trained physicians and physician assistants certified by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to diagnose an injury in minutes, with little or no waiting. In addition to treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, AultWorks offers: post offer physical examinations, drug screenings, breath alcohol testing, Department Of Transportation physicals, executive health physicals, travel medicine consultations and vaccinations, onsite nursing and much more. For more information, please call (330) 491-9675. SoL Harris/Day Architecture has broken ground on their new ‘green’ office, near the intersection of Portage St. and Frank Avenue, which is scheduled to open this fall. This new office offers an example of different ‘green’ strategies that can be used to help the environment by decreasing energy usage and the overall impact on the surrounding environment. It has been developed with a goal of LEED Gold Certification. Many ‘green’ strategies are being utilized, including salvaging and recycling the existing barn and house; design of a super insulated building including ICF foam block foundation to decrease energy use; a partial white roof to reflect sunlight; a partial green planted roof and specific landscaping to reduce flooding; natural light on east and south wall to lower artificial lighting and decrease electric usage; and low flow plumbing fixtures to decrease water usage. Visit HarrisDay.com for more details about the project. “There’s No Place Like Home,” taken from The Wizard of Oz, was the theme of the recent Volunteer Celebration held at the Crossroads Hospice office in Green. The theme represents the services Crossroads provides to their patients by taking care of their needs wherever they reside. Volunteer Coordinators, Kristie Adamov and Terri Lepto recognized volunteers for their dedication and commitment to their patients. Crossroads services Stark, Wayne, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Mahoning, Summit, and Portage Counties, offering programs such as “The Ultimate Gift” which allows patients to experience the perfect day. Other programs include the Watch program and Even More Care. For volunteer opportunities or more information regarding Crossroads Hospice, visit CrossroadsHospice.com.

july First Friday – Chalk the Walk You know summer is here when it’s time for the 3rd Annual Chalk The Walk Celebration! With over 100 chalk artists taking to the streets, you will never see the streets and sidewalks of the Downtown Canton Arts district more beautiful then you will at First Friday on July 1! While perusing this plethora of street art, listen to the tunes of the Guitar Academy, Maid Myriad, Yankee Bravo and many more! With new exhibits in the galleries, live music as far as the ear can hear, food as delicious as you can find, and fun on every corner - you know where you’ll be this July First Friday from 6-10pm in the Downtown Canton Arts District!

Ask an Expert: All Things Web! July AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Geoff Karcher and his dynamic young team at The Karcher Group have helped over 500 companies and organizations to launch industry-leading websites and grow their online marketing strategies. Come to the engaging session at July’s AultCare Fast Break Breakfast prepared with questions for one of the area’s top web gurus and leave with a strong list of tactics you can use to help your online presence as soon as you get back to the office!

First Friday, July 1 6 – 10 p.m. Downtown Canton FREE!

Friday, July 8 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir. North Canton, OH Cost: $18 members; $21 members less than 48 hours in advance; $25 non-members RSVP by July 6

ystark! CEO Meet & Eat at The Repository Join the leader of the largest media organization in Stark County for an exciting block party at The Repository! Kevin Kampman, publisher of The Repository and CEO of GateHouse Ohio Media, will be the featured speaker for the next ystark! CEO Meet & Eat Luncheon is brought to you by Schauer Group, Inc.

Tuesday, July 12 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Repository 500 Market Ave. NW in downtown Canton Cost: $10 RSVP by July 10

Thursday, July 14 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. in Canton Cost: $16 Reservations are required RSVP by July 11

ystark! Monthly Meet-Up Do the hula patio-side at this month’s ystark! Monthly Meet-Up Luau at Panini’s Bar & Grill in Belden Village. Chill out with the Hawaiian breeze, frou-frou umbrella drinks and plenty of Paninis to go around. Networking never felt like such a vacation!

Rev your engines at the 16th annual West End Block Party July Stir After Hours Networking The 16th annual West End Block Party edition of STIR AFTER HOURS, a Canton tradition for summer networking, is revving up along Tusc.! On Tuesday, July 19, Join Mike Dickson, president of Ohio Auto Supply, and participating businesses including The Belden Brick Company, Classic Collision Center, Inc., Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury, Furbay Electric Supply Company, Klingstedt Brothers Printing Company, OBS, Inc., Ohio Auto Supply Company, Inc., ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings of Canton, Sure Fit Auto Care Center, Taggarts Ice Cream Parlor/Kennedy’s BBQ and Terry’s Tire Town!

Concert and Fireworks There is no better way to kick off nearly two weeks of festivities than with a giant fireworks extravaganza! Join us in downtown Canton in the Cornerstone Square area at Walnut and Tuscarawas. Sit back and enjoy an extraordinary fireworks display by Zambelli—“the First Family of Fireworks!”—choreographed to music and best described as phenomenal!

Tuesday, July 19 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Panini’s Bar & Grille 5260 Dressler Road NW in Canton Cost: FREE! RSVP online at ystark.org by July 15 Tuesday, July 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Ohio Auto Supply 1128 Tuscarawas Street W in downtown Canton Cost: $5! RSVP by July 15

Thursday, July 28 6 p.m. Cornerstone Square in Downtown Canton FREE! Friday, July 29 from 4-11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30 from 4-11:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31 at 6 a.m. Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College campuses 6000 Frank Road in North Canton FREE!

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Balloon Classic Invitational Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Balloon Classic Invitational and the awesome spectacle of 65 hot air balloons taking flight to the delight of approximately 130,000 spectators over three days. In combination with the fantastic Jackson-Belden Food Fest, this free event offers families the opportunity to enjoy dozens of food vendors, children’s activities, an illuminating Balloon Night Glow, and spectacular fireworks display

2-Mile and 5-Mile Races Nearly 1,900 people are expected to walk or run in the 2-Mile Race, 5-Mile Competitive Walk, 5-Mile Race and Kids Fun Run. Cash and/or other prizes will be awarded to top finishers in the 2-Mile and 5-Mile events, and both serious and recreational runners are welcome to participate. Starting the morning’s activities will be the seventh annual free, 400 meter, Kids Fun Run for youngsters six and under, where everyone is a winner!

Sunday, July 31 8 a.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Drive NW No race-day registration Register online www.bit.ly/2011races

Community Parade Enjoy a fun afternoon with family and friends in the heart of downtown Canton while soaking in the sights and sounds of this spirit-filled community parade. You’re certain to smile at the wide array of community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units, and a giant helium balloon – sure to please folks of all ages.

Sunday, July 31 2:30 p.m. Downtown Canton FREE!

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